Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250723

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Today is a beautiful day, because, “And the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor, and let none of you devise evil against another in your…

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Clergy Cover-up: Niños Update #2

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The Niños leadership in Union Missouri released a statement to the Missourian for an article posted July 16, 2025. “On July 9th, Mexican authorities conducted an unannounced inspection of Niños de Mexico’s homes, after which all children were removed, and staff were asked to vacate the premises. We are deeply saddened and surprised by this…

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Prayer for Today

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Almighty Father, the mystery of your works creates in me a need to know You more. You raised up a branch from Jesse to be our Messiah and Savior. He is a righteous branch who reigns as King, deals wisely and executes justice. He is our High Priest and King. Hallelujah for your plan of…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250722

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Today is a beautiful day, because God instructs Zechariah to tell Joshua (the son of Jehozadak) that Jesus will rule as Priest and King, “And say to him, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: for he shall branch out from his place, and he shall build the…

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Clergy Cover-up: Niños Update

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This is a landmark situation that makes a strong case against trying to cover for clergy leaders in order to save the image of the abuser and/or ministry. Clergy cover-ups damage the victims, the church, the leaders who support an abuser, the congregants in and the donors to the church, along with the testimony God…

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Prayer for Today

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Mighty Yahweh, You and the Lord of Hosts. Your deeds are righteous. Your Word is truth. Your Spirit unites me with You and Jesus in glorious communication. My efforts are small, but your might behind them exacts the result You desire. It is not my my power, but by your Holy Spirit, as it was…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250721

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Today is a beautiful day, because an angel of the LORD interpreted Zechariah’s vision, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain. And he shall bring…

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Clergy Cover-up: Niños de Mexico Raided

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Five orphanages of Niños de Mexico were raided and shut down a few days ago. The downhill spiral included a financial impact. According to the 990 filings from 2022 and 2023, revenue shrank by approximately $200,000. The net loss (income minus expenses) for 2022 was negative $120,251. The net loss for the organization in 2023…

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Prayer for Today

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Lord, I’m pondering the significance of the fact that You removed the iniquity of the world in a single day. The impact of that continues forever. I’m awed by the gravity and the beauty at the same time. I humbly bring my thanks in your precious name, Lord Jesus, according to the good and perfect…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20250714

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Today is a beautiful day, because God had Joshua re-clothed into priestly garb and foretells of the Messiah who brings peace, “And the angel of the Lord solemnly assured Joshua, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: If you will walk in my ways and keep my charge, then you shall rule my house and have…

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